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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.67, 462.96 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.67, 462.96 and 242.40 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 462.96 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/462.96 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 462.96 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 112,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,221.50/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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